Tuesday, May 11, 2021

Stir-Fried Chicken (Larb) in Lettuce Cups

 Ingredients

  • 1/4 Cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1 small onion, small diced
  • 1 bell pepper, any color, small diced
  • 2-3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp ginger, minced
  • 1 pound ground chicken or turkey
  • 1/4 peanuts
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt 
  • 8 bibb, romaine or iceberg lettuce cups
Directions
  1. Combine soy sauce, honey, and cilantro in a bowl and set aside.
  2. Using a large saute pan, cook the onion in 1 tbsp of oil over medium heat for 2 minutes.
  3. Add the bell pepper and cook an additional 2 minutes.
  4. Add the garlic and ginger and cook for one minute then add the chicken or turkey to the pan and saute for an additional seven minutes or until cooked through.
  5. Stir in the soy sauce mixture, salt and cook for two minute or until juices evaporate. 
  6. Serve in lettuce cups (to eat then just roll the lettuce around the stir fried chicken and eat them like a burrito).
Notes
- Great with Mango!

Source

Monday, April 12, 2021

Slow Cooker Chocolate Lava Cake

Ingredients

For the cake layer:

  • 15.25 oz. Chocolate Fudge Cake Mix
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/2 cup oil
  • 1 1/4 cup freshly brewed coffee, let cool down a bit, water can be used here instead if desired 
For the pudding layer: 

  • 3.9 oz. instant chocolate pudding mix
  • 2 cups milk
For the third layer:

  • 12 oz. bag semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions

  1. Spray the slow cooker with non-stick spray.
  2. In a medium-sized bowl, add the eggs, oil and the cake mix.
  3. Start blending with a whisk for a few seconds before adding the coffee.
  4. Slowly add the coffee and finish blending. Do not over blend, some lumps are fine.
  5. In another bowl mix the pudding mix and milk until combined. Let thicken for a few minutes.
  6. Pour the cake batter into the slow cooker. Then add the pudding layer by dropping dollops over the cake mix. Sprinkle the chocolate chips over the top.
  7. Cover and cook on HIGH for 3 hours without opening the lid during the cooking time.

Source
https://www.themagicalslowcooker.com/slow-cooker-chocolate-lava-cake/

Saturday, April 10, 2021

Peanut Lime Dressing

Ingredients

  • 3 Tbsp natural-style peanut butter
  • 1 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 clove garlic, grated
  • 2 Tbsp lime juice (juice from 1 small lime)
  • 2 Tbsp water
  • 2 tsp soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup neutral oil
  • 1/4 cup ginger dressing

Directions

  1. Combine the peanut butter, brown sugar, garlic, lime juice, water, soy sauce, ginger dressing and oil in a bowl. Whisk until smooth.

Monday, February 8, 2021

Artichoke Chicken

Ingredients

  • 1 (14 ounce) can water-packed artichoke hearts, well drained and chopped
  • 3/4 cup grated parmesan & Romano cheese
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup Duke's
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced (or use some garlic powder)
  • 3 or 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • salt & pepper

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees and brush a 13x9 inch baking dish with olive oil.
  2. Pat the chicken dry then salt and pepper the chicken on both sides. Place in the baking dish.
  3. In a bowl, combine the artichoke hearts, parmesan cheese, mayo, sour cream and garlic. Stir together until combined. Spread the artichoke mixture over chicken breasts.
  4. Bake, uncovered, for 30-35 minutes in the preheated oven, or until chicken is no longer pink in the center, the juices run clear and the top starts to slightly brown.

Notes
- Can use marinated artichoke hearts from the jar too
- Serve with tossed couscous salad

Source
https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/69538/artichoke-chicken/

https://www.the-girl-who-ate-everything.com/artichoke-chicken/


Tuesday, January 12, 2021

Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower

Ingredients

  • 1 - 2 heads cauliflower chopped into florets (Make sure cauliflower florets are similar sizes for consistency in doneness.)
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
  • Chopped fresh Italian (flat leaf) parsley, if desired

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 400°F.
  2. Spray 15x10x1-inch pan with cooking spray.
  3. In large bowl, mix cauliflower, olive oil, salt and then toss to combine.
  4. Spread on pan.
  5. Roast 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cauliflower is tender and golden brown.
  6. Remove from oven; toss with Parmesan cheese and lemon peel.
  7. Optional - Garnish with chopped parsley.

Source
https://www.pillsbury.com/recipes/easy-parmesan-roasted-cauliflower/dfad8117-f5dd-41df-8553-49b9d1de2615